Please call (609) 448-0957 or email hcprogs@mcl.org to register for programs.
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Winter Safety Friday, February 9, 3:00 pm A representative from Atrium Health & Senior Living will talk about how seniors can stay safe during the winter months.
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Sunday, February 11, 2:00 pm Join us in reading a passage from your favorite African American author in celebration of Black History Month. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Hickory Corner Library.
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Art of Living Yoga & Meditation Monday, February 12, 7:00 pm Discover how to relax and recharge your mind and unlock your full potential through gentle stretches, breathing and guided meditation.
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Home Buying Workshop Thursday, February 15, 6:30 pm Pinky Shah from Fairway Mortgage will discuss what is involved in obtaining a mortgage, Samir Patel will talk about insurance, and Cheryl Poeder of Ashton Realty will present what is currently going on in the real estate market. An attorney will also be present to discuss the legal process.
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Free Tax Prep Saturday, February 17, 9:30 am to 3:30 pm Free tax preparation for individuals and families with income of less than $60,000 a year. Provided by United Way of Greater Mercer County. Call 609 448-0957 for an appointment.
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Dealing with Difficult People Wednesday, February 21, 7:00 pm Would your life be better if the difficult people you know or work with would just go away? While this seminar will NOT make that happen, it will offer you some strategies that can improve your relationship with them. Presented by Edie Glover, MSW, LSW. Sponsored by Friends of the Hickory Corner Library.
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Computer Class: Word for Beginners Thursday, February 22, 1:00 pm Prepare a basic Word document. Save, format (bullets, font styles, etc...) and edit.
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Computer Class: Word Intermediate Thursday, February 22, 2:30 pm Learn to work with several important ribbons (menus) including margins, inserting pictures and page breaks.
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Medicare Workshop Thursday, February 22, 3:00 pm New to Medicare or wondering what’s new with Medicare in 2018? Come to learn about the different parts of Medicare, what you need to do when and how to get the most out of your Medicare. The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) offers free, local information on how to navigate Medicare and the programs to help with the costs.
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Isha Yoga & Meditation Saturday, February 24, 3:00 pm The Isha Foundation, an international non- profit organization founded by Sadhguru, is offering this Yoga and Meditation workshop. Learn physical postures, breathing methods and meditation techniques to improve your overall wellbeing. No previous knowledge of yoga required.
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Novelist Plus: What Do I Read Next? Wednesday, February 28, 2:00 pm Learn how to use this library database for book recommendations and reading lists.
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Conversational ESL Thursdays, 10:30 - 11:30 amJoin librarian Mary Elizabeth Allen to learn how to improve your English language speaking skills, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar and fluency. Must have some basic knowledge of English.
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Paper Crafts for Adults Wednesday, February 7, 2:00 pm Join us in creating a valentine greeting card. All supplies provided. Ages 18 and up.
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Socrates Cafe Wednesday, February 7, 7:00 pm Socrates Café is a gathering where participants pose questions, listen to others, raise challenges and consider alternative answers. Background in philosophy not required; no preparation necessary. No registration necessary.
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Drum Circle Friday, February 16, 10:30 Join musician and teacher Jaclyn DiLouie of Mercer ARC to create simple rhythms using hand held drums and various percussion instruments. No experience required! Drums and instruments provided or feel free to bring your own. No registration necessary.
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Adult Craft Circle Wednesday, February 21, 2:00 pm Join us in creating a fun craft. All supplies provided.
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Embroidery Circle Wednesday, February 21, 7:00 pmWhether you are looking to create your first stitch or expand your skills, learn new methods and techniques, or share embroidery art and craft knowledge, ideas and project work, the Embroidery Circle is open to all skill levels – including absolute beginners. Bring embroidery projects you are working on to share with others or work in the good company of fellow embroiders. Ages 14 and up.
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Nonfiction Book Club Monday, February 26, 2:00 pm The group will be discussing American Heiress by Jeffrey Toobin. No registration necessary.
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Mystery Book Club Monday, February 26, 7:00 pm The group will be discussing Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library by Chris Grabenstein. No registration necessary.
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Hickory Corner Book Discussion Wednesday, February 28, 7:30 pm The group will be discussing The Fortunes by Peter Ho Davies. No registration necessary.
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No registration is required for movies. A small snack will be provided. |
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Black History Month Movies Sunday, February 4, 2:00 pm The Long Walk Home (1990): (Cissy Spacek; Whoopi Goldberg). Rated PG; 97 minutes Friday, February 16, 2:00 pm Gifted Hands (2009): (Cuba Gooding Jr). Not Rated. 88 minutes Sunday, February 18, 2:00 pm The Rosa Parks Story (2003): (Cecily Tyson; Angela Bassett). Not Rated. 100 minutes Sunday, February 25, 2:00 pm Hidden Figures (2016): (Taraji Henson; Octavia Spencer). Rated PG. 127 minutes
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Afternoon Movies Friday, February 2, 2:00 pm Stronger (2017): (Jake Gyllenhaal). Rated R. 119 minutes. Friday, February 23, 2:00 pm The Mountain Between Us (2017): (Kate Winslet; Idris Elba). Rated PG-13. 112 minutes.
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Click here for a full list of programs available at the Hickory Corner Branch and other Mercer County Library System branches.
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